5 h. ago Man accused of stealing flowers left in memory of Ozzy Osbourne has charges dropped

Parviz Jafari claimed a security guard had given him permission to remove some of the flowers

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9 h. ago Man accused of stealing Ozzy Osbourne flowers walks free as charges dropped

Parviz Jafari, 45, was charged after reports of a theft from among thousands of tributes left near the Black Sabbath Bench and mural following Ozzy Osbourne's death

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9 h. ago Ozzy Osbourne theft case dropped after court told man permitted to take flowers

The case against Parviz Jafari was withdrawn after prosecutors reviewed evidence and accepted they could not prove he acted dishonestly.

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29 h. ago Finally Birmingham bin bags are removed from city streets as council uses agency staff to solve stand

Thousands of frustrated residents have been caught in the crossfire during the months-long row between union barons and council chiefs.

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53 h. ago Swansea City and Birmingham City in late race to sign Burnley winger as report emerges

The Swans are keen on snapping up a new wideman before the close of the window

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6 d. ago Man charged with theft of iPads and laptops from Airdrie primary school

A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged in connection with the housebreaking.

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6 d. ago Hibs in hunt to sign Lyndon Dykes as Scotland star eyed for stunning Birmingham City transfer exit

A big factor in Hibs' favour is that technical performance director David Marshall is also close to Dykes

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1 week ago Epping asylum hotel numbers rose from 28 to 199 in three months

The Government has a legal obligation to provide accommodation, which can include hotels, to asylum seekers who would otherwise be destitute.

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2 w. ago Mum traumatised after police officer steals her underwear during home search

Marcin Zielinski, 27, was jailed for four months on Monday after he admitted one charge of theft and a charge of corrupt/improper exercise of police powers and privileges by a constable.

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2 w. ago Shock moment police officer steals woman's underwear in home search caught on camera

Hertfordshire Police officer Marcin Zielinski admitted one charge of theft and a charge of corrupt and improper exercise of police powers and privileges and has been jailed

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2 w. ago BBC says it delayed Ozzy Osbourne documentary at family’s request

Broadcaster says family wants ‘to wait a bit longer’, after film about singer’s final years pulled from Monday’s listingsThe BBC has revealed it delayed an hour-long documentary about Ozzy Osbourne at the last minute at the request of his family.The film about the musician’s final years was suddenly pulled from listings on Monday, with the corporation making no comment about the decision. Its scheduled screening was less than a month after Osbourne’s death. It was also less than three weeks after his wife, Sharon, and their children appeared before crowds in his home city of Birmingham. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Second council removes St George’s flags hung by locals for maintenance

Birmingham City Council and Tower Hamlets Council have removed flags to maintain council infrastructure

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2 w. ago Birmingham City make ambitious transfer move for Alex Oxlade

EXCLUSIVE: Birmingham City want Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to join their push for promotion into the Premier League - with the former Arsenal star open to a return to English football

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2 w. ago Buildup to Premier League, EFL, La Liga action and more – matchday live

Latest news before weekend action begins Get in touch! Share your thoughts with BarryMeanwhile in the EFL: Hillsborough stages its first match of the season when Sheffield Wednesday welcome Stoke City this afternoon and more fan protests are expected from the locals as they implore their owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell his beleaguered club for a reasonable asking price before it goes out of business.Ipswich Town will host Southampton at Portman Road, with Kieran McKenna’s side hoping to get their first win of the season on the board after securing an extremely fortuitous draw agasinst Birmingham City on the opening day of the season, before losing to lowly Bromley on penalties in the League Cup. Southampton, by contrast, are looking for their third consecutive win under Will Still, having already beaten Wrexham in the Championship and seeing off Northampton in the League Cup.Aston Villa v Newcastle United (12.30pm BST)Brighton v Fulham (3pm)Sunderland v West Ham (3pm)Tottenham Hotspu...

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney starts new 800k BBC job with a bang and opens up on fall

Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady expressed worries about Wayne Rooney's work ethic while the Manchester United legend was manager of the Championship club

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney claims Tom Brady criticism of Birmingham management ‘very unfair’

Wayne Rooney has hit out at Tom Brady’s criticism of his work ethic whilst he was the head coach of Birmingham City, labelling his comments as “very unfair”.

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2 w. ago Wayne Rooney hits back at Tom Brady: ‘I don’t think he really understood football’

NFL legend queried Rooney’s work ethic at BirminghamComments were ‘very unfair’, former striker saysWayne Rooney has bitten back at Tom Brady over comments aired in a recent documentary depicting their short spell working together at Birmingham.Brady, the legendary NFL quarterback and winner of seven Super Bowls, is heard during Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues, to question Rooney, when he was manager. “I’m a little worried about our head coach’s work ethic,” Brady tells his business manager Ben Rawitz. “I mean, I don’t have great instincts on that.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago US female assassin's botched bid to kill Brit businessman outside family home

Besotted hitwoman Aimee Betro, 45, was charged in relation to a failed assassination plot in the city in September 2019. She attempted to murder a Birmingham clothing shop owner as part of an international plot

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3 w. ago Aston Villa fan moons judge yelling 'kiss my a***' as he jails her for vile Blues attack

Rebecca Harris initially invited Michael Keeling into her room at The Gables Hotel but things took a violent turn when she found out he was a Birmingham City fan

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3 w. ago Shocking moment stranger attacks woman's car in Birmingham street 'for the fun of it'

Video footage revealed how a stranger pulled, kicked and yanked the wing mirror off the Kia Venga as it was parked up on Tennant Street in Birmingham city centre

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